Just as Shuman himself demands attention within the crowded QOTSA line-up, Mini Mansions should shine in their own right regardless of their imposing origins. All they require are your ears. It would be rude to turn down such a delectable request.

With Queens of the Stone Age bassist Michael "Mikey Shoes" Shuman taking a breather from that instrument-instead, he performs guitar and drums and sings--the L.A. trio's debut is to shimmering Brit pop what QOTSA is to hard rock.